The Civic Courier

A monthly newsletter for residents of Hanford

www.hanford.city
February | 2023
Upcoming Community Events
Every Tuesday
Hanford Senior Creative Writing Group
10 - 11 a.m.
Longfield Center
560 South Douty Street
559-585-2530

Every Tuesday, Thursday
iPhone for Newbies
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Longfield Center
560 South Douty Street
559-585-2530

Friday, 2/17
KCAO Food Distribution (drive through pick up)
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Koinonia Church
12536 Hanford Armona Road

Retalhos - A Portuguese History of Kings County
Every Fri, Sat, Sun through 4/16 (1 - 5 p.m.)
Carnegie Museum of Kings County
109 E. 8th Street

Saturday, 2/18
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1138 aircraft display
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hanford Airport (954 Hanford Armona Road)

Allensworth: A Unique California African American Town by Jerelyn Oliveira
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kings County Library Hanford Branch
401 N. Douty Street

Monday, 2/20
City offices closed (President's Day)

Tuesday, 2/21
KCAO Food Distribution (in-person)
9 - 10 a.m.
First United Methodist Church (505 N. Redington Street)

City Council Meeting
5 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular session
Civic Auditorium
400 North Douty Street

Thursday, 2/23
Hanford Chamber of Commerce Dinner (membership meeting and awards ceremony)
First Baptist Hanford
9125 13 1/2 Avenue, Hanford
City News
Vice Mayor Kairis Attends World Ag Expo Opening Ceremonies

On Tuesday, Hanford Vice Mayor Mark Kairis and City Manager Mario Cifuentez attended the Opening Ceremonies of the 2023 World Ag Expo, located at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.

Vice Mayor Kairis had a chance to shake hands and speak with Hanford's representatives in Congress: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Congressman David Valadao.

Can't remember who your representative in Congress is? You can check.

For more information about the World Ag Expo, visit their website. The show runs through Thursday.
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Hanford Parks & Community Services Announces 2023 Spring Day Camp and Easter Egg Hunt

Hanford Parks and Community Services has announced the return of Spring Day Camp and the Easter Egg Hunt. Registration for both programs begins on March 1. Learn more and sign up on ACTIVENet.
Carnegie Museum of Kings County Unveils New Exhibit on Portuguese Community

Have you been to the Carnegie Museum of Kings County's newest exhibit yet? "Retalhos" is dedicated to telling the stories of the families who emigrated from Portugal and the Azores while shining a light on contributions they have made to Kings County for over 100 years.

Recently, Hanford City Manager Mario Cifuentez walked through the exhibit before eyeing a map of the Azores and placing a pin on São Jorge, the island his ancestors are from. We also spotted Congressman David G. Valadao pinpointing where his Portuguese family is from.
The Carnegie Museum of Kings County is located at 109 E. Eighth St. in Hanford. The Portuguese exhibition will be open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person (ages 12 and up), $2 per child up to age 12 and a maximum of $10 per family.

Follow the Carnegie Museum of Kings County on Facebook for more information about their excellent historical exhibit.
Click on the image above to see the full flyer
Fire Prevention Reminder!

Cold temperatures continue in the Valley, so if you're using a portable heater to stay warm, please follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association.

  • Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
  • Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including people.
  • Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
  • Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
  • Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
  • Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic.
  • Never block an exit.
  • Keep children away from the space heater.
  • Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet.
  • Never use an extension cord.
  • Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.
A High-Speed Rail worker at the Hanford Viaduct
CA High-Speed Rail Announces Job Creation Milestone

On Tuesday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority celebrated a historic milestone, announcing the creation of more than 10,000 construction jobs since the start of high-speed rail construction. Most of these jobs have gone to Central Valley residents and men and women from disadvantaged communities. 
According to the Authority, 367 jobs have gone to Kings County workers.

“The California high-speed rail project is creating more than just jobs – it’s creating good-paying careers in trades that will continue to grow and develop the Central Valley region long after the first high-speed trains go into operation,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “I have personally met with the women and men building this transformative project, and the tremendous pride they feel is palpable. Today is all about them, and it’s truly worth celebrating.”

Last week, a representative from the Authority joined Hanford Deputy City Manager Jason Waters for a presentation to Hanford City Council about a joint effort to plan for the future of transportation. Read more details about the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant.

Read the 10,000 jobs press release.
Hanford in the News
New City Job Opportunities
To view our current openings and/or to apply, please visit the City’s Government Jobs page.
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